FarmallFarmer09 12 #1 Posted 16 hours ago Ive got a kohler k301s in my wheel horse charger 12 im currently restoring, And i have to quit restoration halfway thru, Because it got COLD here in indiana QUICK. i want to be able to plow snow which will be about 3-4 times this year with my wh. Usually its above freezing or in the 10s to 20s. Im sick of scrolling through Pages seeing what oil is best for my engine based on what im doing. I want year round oil, But ive got 5-6 quarts of SAE-30 laying around and a few 10w-30 quarts from our cub cadet. What should i use? Ive heard all different kinds of stuff and i just want someone to tell me what's safe so i can "get r' dun". Id appreciate any help, Thanks 🙏🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmallFarmer09 12 #2 Posted 16 hours ago (edited) Not looking to spend a crazy amount on oil, And i want something that i can get at a menards or napa for cheap. i also have a sunstrand Hydrostatic Transmission on the back, And i was told if it was red it uses automatic transmission fluid. And the fluid inside the trannie was red. How much atf does it need? Anyone know? Edited 16 hours ago by FarmallFarmer09 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,541 #3 Posted 15 hours ago 8 minutes ago, FarmallFarmer09 said: SAE-30 This. But..... 8 minutes ago, FarmallFarmer09 said: laying around Engine oil should NOT be used after 3 to 5 years on the shelf. Most important thing is to change the oil. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmallFarmer09 12 #4 Posted 15 hours ago Bought it this year. google says sae-30 SHOULD NOT be used. Maybe i need to stop trusting everything on the internet lol. Thank you 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmallFarmer09 12 #5 Posted 15 hours ago Its napa brand sae 30 non detergent oil. We used it in our farmall and had some left over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,541 #6 Posted 15 hours ago 9 minutes ago, FarmallFarmer09 said: non detergent OK that's a NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,541 #7 Posted 15 hours ago Kohler manual should state you want HD 30. WITH detergent.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,969 #8 Posted 15 hours ago Tranny hold 5 qts if completely emptied out. 4 is usually enough for a change. Dex/Merc Wix 51410 filter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmallFarmer09 12 #9 Posted 15 hours ago what oil shall i use then? Someone suggested shell rotella t5? 10W-30? I don't have a manual... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,541 #10 Posted 15 hours ago Manuals can be downloaded here on Redsquare. I personally use Kinetix brand. Shell Rotella is good. HD 30 is the viscosity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmallFarmer09 12 #11 Posted 15 hours ago Alrighty. 1-2 Qts of HD Sae 30, And 4 qts of ATF. Picked up that exact hydro filter this morning. Thanks guys! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,582 #12 Posted 46 minutes ago I have used straight 30w in all my Kohlers since 1993. Sometimes I used detergent, sometimes non-detergent. It doesn't seem to make any difference as long as you change it regularly. As far as temperature is concerned, the 30w in mine has worked well in all temperatures. Transmission oil should be checked for water. A transmission that lives in an unheated environment can freeze and leave you disabled until thawed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmallFarmer09 12 #13 Posted 26 minutes ago So i can use Non detergent on my engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
